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Most of the World Cup venues in North America are at high risk of excessive heat, according to new research

The perception of rising crime and problems derived from homelessness lead to the downfall of progressive mayors and city prosecutors

In this California town, as well as in the town of St. Helena and other enclaves in Napa County, the Scottish author found inspiration for two of his immortal works. Today, you can follow his footprints through museums, his house, and the landscapes that he captured in his books

States and cities are oscillating between criminalization and providing social support to address a problem that affects all corners of the country

Born to an Indian mother and Jamaican father, she’s been attorney general, senator, vice president and now, an unexpected presidential hopeful who might be able to stand in Trump’s way. She is defined by ambition, and has been underestimated countless times, says her biographer

EL PAÍS visits the company that just let go 14% of its workforce and is hoping to repeat its 2015 box-office hit. In this sequel, adolescent emotions overwhelm the protagonist

The state government has been transferring the death row population in the infamous San Quentin prison to dozens of penitentiaries across California. EL PAÍS visited Kevin Cooper, who has been awaiting execution for 39 years for a crime he maintains he didn’t commit

The In-N-Out chain has to close a restaurant for the first time due to a surge in robberies and violent acts in Oakland

The justices on Monday will consider a challenge to rulings that found punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment

Several festivals focused on marijuana culture will be held around the country with music and educational events

The former NFL player, who was acquitted in 1995 in the so-called ‘trial of the century,’ succumbed to cancer

The legend of American art, famous for his oversized yet minimalist metal works, embodied the idealized notion of the artist with a transcendental mission for whom both life and work are expressions of the same epic endeavor

The proposed federal class-action lawsuit, which was filed in San Francisco, alleges that Hermes is violating antitrust law by making customers buy other goods before being granted the privilege of buying a Birkin bag

Most of the stadiums will temporarily change names in order to follow FIFA’s policy on corporate sponsored names

The company had allowed the use of indoor security cameras in common areas, as long as the locations of the cameras were disclosed on the listings page

Maria Branyas, the world’s oldest person, joins a study to uncover the secrets of her longevity. Researchers attribute it to genetics and healthy habits

Editor and owner of a newspaper and founder of her own political party, Bass was a pivotal figure among African-Americans in the early and mid-20th century, but her name faded from history

The proposition, before voters on the March 5 ballot, would require counties to spend 60% of funds for mental health on housing and programs for homeless people with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse problems

It’s designed to allay fears among potential EV buyers that charging stations are too scarce or that they will have no safe place to wait as their vehicles charge, spending far longer than it takes for a gasoline fill-up

The final game of the longest World Cup ever will be played at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

The weather service predicts up to 8 inches of rainfall across Southern California’s coastal and valley areas, with 14 inches in the foothills and mountains over the next two days

About 1.4 million people in the Los Angeles area, including the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills, were under a flash-flood warning Monday morning

Newsom’s salmon strategy includes a controversial proposal to seek voluntary agreements with major farmers over how much water they can take out of the rivers and streams

The winners will face off in the Super Bowl LVIII. While the Kansas City Chiefs are still the favorites, the Ravens could surprise and get to the final game

CSU officials ended contract negotiations with a unilateral offer starting with a 5% pay raise this year, effective Jan. 31, far below the 12% hike that the union is seeking